Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The George Pickens trade is one of the most aggressive moves from Dallas in years. In March, Dallas Cowboys COO and co-owner Stephen Jones said the team needed to upgrade the wide receiver position behind CeeDee Lamb. Jones said, “We’re still open to looking at an explosive number two that could upgrade us.” After feeling the NFL draft did not provide the opportunity to solve that problem, the team circled back on trade talks after the draft and acquired George Pickens. The trade came on a Wednesday, and there was little buzz around the rest of the NFL, so Dallas acquiring Pickens was in almost every headline for a few days. Albert Breer talked with Jones Friday morning about the deal and what it meant for the team’s plans in 2025 and beyond. Stephen Jones feels that just because his father, Jerry Jones, said Dallas was “all-in” last season, it doesn’t mean this year would have been any different. Selectively aggressive seemed to be the team’s more accurate moniker after being more active than usual in free agency. “I don’t buy into all that. Name one person that isn’t all in,” Jones said. “I’d hate the fans to hear their owner say that people aren’t all in, when you’re competing in the NFL … I mean, it’s kind of a joke. Every year we line up, we’re moving our chips in.” The Cowboys played the long game at receiver and wanted to make sure they let the chips fall as they may as to who would become their best option behind Lamb. They would not force their hand, no matter how glaring the need. Instead, they set themselves up for multiple opportunities just in case something did not work out, like Tetairoa McMillan going to the Carolina Panthers. “We had a nice list of guys that we were looking at, comparing that to what was available in the draft, and giving up the pick versus picking one,” Jones said. “And as you know, when you pick a receiver in the draft, you get him for a good number for four years, so obviously that was one of the routes we were looking at hard.” The important thing, as Jones explained it, was not to go into the draft pressing needs in the first couple of rounds, or predetermining that a position had to be filled high: “I don’t think you draft well doing that … that’s not how we draft.” The team felt that keeping their first three picks was important, considering the capital being handed out to their stars like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Osa Odighizuwa, and Trevon Diggs. Dallas’ draft class was among the best in the league, largely because of their first three selections: Tyler Booker, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and Shavon Revel Jr. Once the draft came and went, the team zeroed back in on getting a top-notch wide receiver, which brought Pickens’ name back up for discussion. The receiver’s past haunts his public perception, something Breer points out the Cowboys knew would have to be discussed. Not only would he have to fit into the culture being built, but as Breer says, “the prospect does exist where Pickens is on the move again in 2026, with Dallas protected to a degree in that the Cowboys would get a comp pick back if he leaves via free agency.” “He’s just a dynamic receiver,” Jones said. “Everybody says we’re looking for a [number] two. I mean, George can be a one. He’s got that type of talent. He’s got unbelievable ball-tracking ability. He’s got plenty of juice and he’s a fiery competitor. And we love that, he plays with an edge, and we think he’d be a good fit for our team.” On Monday, during an interview on Mad Dog Radio with Adam Schein, Jones said the team sees similar qualities in Pickens as they had in Dez Bryant back in the day. Later, Bryant confirmed on Twitter that he and Jones shared text messages back and forth about how exciting the trade was. In the end, Breer points out that the move for Pickens was “not made in a vacuum”; instead, “it’s part of a larger picture” the Cowboys are trying to build for first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer. The front office drafted the offensive lineman to protect Prescott in the pocket and help establish the run game. They also traded for a top-flight receiver to boost their passing attack, not to mention the players added to the defensive side of the ball. Dallas has fortified itself on all fronts, leaving nearly no gaps on the roster heading into offseason workouts. Jerry Jones was praised for the move when the Pickens news emerged on May 7. However, Nick Harris states that while Jerry is the final decision maker, “Stephen Jones has taken on a bigger role this offseason,” which could be why the team has been more aggressive this offseason compared to their previous seasons. I see some fans giving Jerry Jones a lot of credit for how the Cowboys attacked the offseason. While he is the head honcho at the end of the day, Stephen Jones has taken on a bigger role this offseason and it’s been reflected in the team’s moves. https://t.co/QqRZ3yY396 — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) May 7, 2025

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Dak Prescott seems ready to work with George Pickens. It has been a week since the Dallas Cowboys traded for wide receiver George Pickens and it feels fair to say that excitement is the prevailing emotion encircling the fanbase. Imagining what Pickens will look like in this offense is a lot of fun. He will serve as a rising tide to lift the boats of other offensive skill players like CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson and all of the rest, but it goes without saying that quarterback Dak Prescott may benefit the most. There is an argument to be made that the current day duo of Lamb and Pickens is the most lethal that Prescott will have ever had to work with. Obviously Dak oversaw an offense that included Lamb alongside Amari Cooper, but that was before Lamb had fully evolved into the player we know him to be. He was more Charmeleon then and is Charizard now, so to speak. Prescott spoke on 1310 The Ticket on Wednesday morning which marked his first public comments since Pickens became his teammate. He is clearly excited. As transcribed by ESPN’s Todd Archer: “You put the football anywhere in his vicinity, very strong hands. More than a 50-50 catcher. He thinks it’s his ball when it’s in the air. I’m excited for him. I know that we need some help at that position.” … “I know CeeDee needs some help, and I think when you have a guy like that, I heard George say it, it’s hard to double-team two guys,” Prescott said. “Then when you got other guys, whether it be [tight end Jake Ferguson], Jalen Tolbert, [Jonathan] Mingo, guys who have had reps and know how to get open in the league, I think we’re putting together a nice group of weapons.” The Cowboys clearly have some doubts on whether receivers Jalen Tolbert and/or Jonathan Mingo can carry the load of WR2 which is why they traded for Pickens in the first place. But to Dak’s and the point at large, Pickens helps Tolbert and Mingo be better at their new roles relative to the new expectations. It will still be a bit before we see Prescott and Pickens linking up on an actual football field, especially against some level of serious competition. But it is exciting nonetheless to look forward to it all.

Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tyler Booker will be tested early in his rookie debut with the Cowboys. Call it a slap in the face or added motivation, whatever the case the Dallas Cowboys will hit the road to kickoff the 2025 NFL season against the Philadelphia Eagles and witness them hang their second Super Bowl banner. Any time these two teams square off against one another it’s a tough, physical matchup. These two bitter rivals would like nothing more than to pound their opponent into submission and we should expect nothing less of them in the season opener. A lot of star power will be featured in this game for both teams, but all eyes could be on Dallas’ first-round draft pick Tyler Booker after he pretty much dropped the gauntlet down to the Eagles All-Pro defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Cowboys OG Tyler Booker was asked who the player in the NFL he’s most excited to line up against is. His answer: Eagles DT Jalen Carter — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) April 25, 2025 Tyler Booker, a two-year starter at Alabama, never played against Jalen Carter during the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs matchups during their collegiate careers. Now NFC East rivals, they will see each other twice a year for the foreseeable future. Booker is hoping to replicate his success with the Cowboys after being a key cog for Alabama’s offensive line. His first test as a professional will be going up against one of the best young DTs in the league, Jalen Carter, who coming off a Super Bowl-winning, Pro Bowl season. This is a matchup Tyler Booker wanted and the NFL delivered. The 6’5″, 321-pound Booker will get his shot at the 6’3″, 314-round Carter to see if he can witness the “love for the game leave his opponents eyes”. “[People] get so excited to play football… until they come across Tyler Booker.” “I start to see that love leave their eyes, that’s what makes me love the game.” This quote from Cowboys’ new OL Tyler Booker pic.twitter.com/qSHwPgNOIY — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 25, 2025 The Tyler Booker verses Jalen Carter head-to-head battle is the kind of matchup that makes this game all the more intriguing. This is a great way to kick off the 2025 NFL season for both teams and gives us the first glimpse of what future meetings could look like. While no one really knows how the outcome of this game will turn out, the one thing we do know is that there is going to be a lot of hard-hitting and trash talk taking place in this Week 1 matchup. So get your popcorn ready. Things are about to get interesting.

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images It is officially schedule release day in the NFL. The 2025 NFL schedule will officially be released today and that is exciting. We found out on Monday that the Dallas Cowboys would be visiting the Philadelphia Eagles in the season-opening kickoff on Thursday, September 4th, but there are obviously a lot more games to uncover and learn the details of. Perhaps Week 1 is the game you are most looking forward to, but maybe there is another game that you are waiting to learn about with more anticipation. Maybe it is near your area and you want to go or perhaps you are going to make a road trip of it all. Either way, for our Wednesday discussion we want to know which game are you most looking forward to learning the fate of this season? Personally I am very interested in when the Cowboys will visit the Raiders as this will be their first regular season trip ever to Las Vegas. Let us know in the comments below!

Think you can figure out which Cowboys player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Can you guess this free agent addition in today’s in-5 trivia game?Hey Cowboys fans! We’re back for another day of the Blogging The Boys in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article. Previous games Tuesday, May 13, 2025Monday, May 12, 2025Sunday, May 11, 2025 Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games NFL in-5MLB in-5MMA in-5 Blogging The Boys in-5 instructions The goal of the game is to guess the correct Cowboys player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form. Enjoy!

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images What are your expectations for Donovan Ezeiruaku in 2025? We are a little over two months away from Dallas Cowboys training camp. As we head towards Oxnard, we have a new series — projecting the Cowboys rookie class impact in 2025. We will start off with 2025 second-round pick and former Boston College edge rusher, Donovan Ezeiruaku. 2024 Stats: Games Played: 12Sacks: 16.5Hurries: 26Tackles for Loss: 21 One of the Cowboys biggest steals of the draft was coming away with Donovan Ezeiruaku with the 44th overall pick. The former Boston College product was projected to land in the first round by a majority of the draft analysts. After dominating the 2024 season with 16.5 sacks, Ezeiruaku was in the conversation for some of the draft season of being the second edge rusher taken in the 2025 NFL draft. Ezeiruaku landed in the ideal situation in Dallas where he can play more of a rotational role early on as he continues to develop his play strength and edge setting skills. Let’s take a look at what his rookie season could look like in Dallas. Snaps: 270Sacks: 5.5Pressures: 20Tackles for Loss: 9 It is unlikely, barring injury, that Ezeiruaku will carve out an every down starting role in year one, but his ceiling as a rotational, designated pass rusher is very high. Ezeiruaku’s bend, explosiveness, and pass rush arsenal should allow him to find early success as a pass rusher on third downs in year one, with the ability to develop into an every down player heading into year two.

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images The latest news from around the NFC East. Eagles to host Chicago Bears on Black Friday – Chris McPherson, PhiladelphiaEagles.com Outside of the season opener, two more Eagles games were announced. Will the tailgates feature Thanksgiving leftovers for Eagles fans come Black Friday? The NFL announced on Monday evening that the Eagles will host the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field on November 28 at 3 PM in a game exclusively streamed on Amazon Prime. The NFC matchup will also be broadcast on SportsRadio 94WIP. The Eagles will get their first look at new Head Coach Ben Johnson and 2024 No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Caleb Williams. The Bears finished 5-12 last season and turned to Johnson, who orchestrated the high-octane Detroit Lions’ offense for three seasons before taking the job this offseason in the Windy City. There is a lot of optimism regarding the Bears as Chicago is also featured in the FOX Saturday Doubleheader in Week 16, along with the Eagles. It should be noted that the Bears are tied for the second-toughest strength of schedule based on 2024 results. Of course, the Bears were the lone NFC North team not to make the playoffs last season. For comparison, the Eagles have the fourth-hardest strength of schedule. This will be the first matchup between these clubs since 2022, when Philadelphia won 25-20 at Soldier Field. The full 2025 NFL Schedule Release is set for Wednesday night at 8 PM, but the Eagles already know three of their games – Week 1 at home against Dallas, Black Friday vs. Chicago, and Week 16 on the road in Washington. NFL brutally disrespects Commanders with sickening regular-season opener – Dean Jones, RiggosRag.com It seems some rival fans aren’t happy with the season opener matchup. The Washington Commanders are riding on the crest of a wave right now. That didn’t stop the NFL’s schedule-makers from disrespecting their 2024 accomplishments with a sickening regular-season opener on primetime. Washington’s division rival, the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles, were guaranteed to host the first game of the season following recent traditions. But instead of putting the Commanders into the slot for a rematch of the NFC Championship game, they went with the Dallas Cowboys instead. Commanders should use regular-season opener snub as motivation Owner/general manager Jerry Jones hasn’t achieved much on-field success over the last two decades, but he’s an expert at keeping the Cowboys in the spotlight more than any other franchise. They still drive ratings, which is why Dallas received this prestigious honor versus a fierce division rival. This was met with derision by fans, especially in Washington. They’re getting tired of having the Cowboys shoved down their throats with almost no substance attached to their undeserved hype. It’s nauseating, but this news confirms it shows no signs of slowing down. It should serve as extra motivation for the Commanders. They became the league’s Cinderella story last season, reaching the NFC Championship game in Year 1 under head coach Dan Quinn. If they can ensure this is the start of something special and keep the Cowboys as a distant third within the NFC East, that’ll mean more than opening the campaign with the national spotlight glaring. Regardless of when the Commanders and Eagles lock horns this season, it’ll be a must-watch. There is a bitter hatred between the two. Now that Washington is relevant again and Philadelphia is looking to defend its Super Bowl crown, the excitement is going to be nothing short of palpable. New York Giants sign CB T.J. Moore after rookie minicamp tryout – Ed Valentine, BigBlueView.com Some undrafted players are making an impression in New York. The New York Giants have signed Mercer cornerback T.J. Moore to an undrafted rookie free agent contract following a rookie minicamp tryout, per Aaron Wilson. Moore, 6-foot, 187 pounds, was an All-American at the FCS level in 2024 after intercepting seven passes and compiling 20 passes defensed. Here is a scouting report from Dane Brugler of The Athletic on Moore: A good-sized athlete, Moore maintains good positioning in zone and aggressively plays the football with timing (zero penalties in 2024). He flashes a burst to close in coverage and run support, although his attempts to bait throws will backfire at times, and you’d like to see more disciplined technique. Overall, Moore will get in trouble freelancing, but he is a twitched-up athlete with physicality and ball skills. He will have a chance to compete for an NFL roster spot. The Giants drafted cornerback Korie Black in Round 7. They signed cornerbacks Ronald Delancy III and O’Donnell Fortune as undrafted free agents. To make room for Moore and re-signed wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey, the Giants have waived undrafted free agent defensive backs RJ Delancy III and Tommy McCormick.

Carter Skaggs/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Here’s our scouting report on Mike Smith Jr We continue looking into this year’s undrafted free agent signings made by the Dallas Cowboys and give you our scouting report on each player. Today we are looking at defensive back Mike Smith Jr. from Eastern Kentucky. Mike Smith Jr. DBEastern Kentucky ColonelsSenior3-star recruit 6’1”206 lbs History Mike Smith Jr. attended First Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he excelled as a defensive back. In his senior year, he averaged five tackles and three pass breakups per game, totaling two interceptions. His performance earned him all-conference honors and a three-star recruit rating. He was also recognized as a defensive captain during his high school tenure. He began his college career at Appalachian State University, where he saw action in nine games as a true freshman. Most of his contributions came on special teams, though he also got occasional snaps at defensive back. Despite limited playing time, he managed to register four tackles and began building a foundation for the years ahead. In his second season at Appalachian State, Smith appeared in 11 games and continued to contribute on special teams. However, coaching changes and a crowded depth chart limited his opportunities to establish a presence on defense and played only three snaps on defense all season. Seeking a better fit and more playing time, he entered the transfer portal following the season. Smith transferred to Eastern Kentucky University and immediately began making an impact on the Colonels’ defense. In his first season with EKU, he played in 10 games and started five, finishing the year with 31 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, and a pass breakup. His performance included a standout seven-tackle game against Gardner-Webb, signaling his emergence as a dependable defensive back. Elevated to a full-time starter, Smith started all 11 games in 2023 and significantly increased his production. He recorded 56 total tackles, 13 pass breakups, and two interceptions, showcasing improved ball skills and coverage ability. One of his top performances came in a matchup against Tarleton State, where he tallied a career-high 10 tackles and made one interception. His consistency and playmaking helped solidify EKU’s secondary throughout the season. As a senior, Smith served as a team captain and took his game to another level, earning national recognition. He led the team with 63 tackles and tied for the conference lead with four interceptions. He also added 10 pass breakups and a forced fumble cementing his reputation as one of the top defensive backs in the United Athletic Conference. His efforts earned him First-Team All-UAC and First-Team AFCA All-American honors, along with an invitation to the prestigious East-West Shrine Bowl. 2024 Statistics 845 Defensive Snaps479 Coverage Snaps63 Total Tackles4 INT10 Pass Breakups1 Forced Fumble82.6 Passer Rating Allowed 54% Completion Rate Allowed3 Penalties NFL Combine/Pro Day N/A Awards FCS All-American (2024)First-Team All-UAC (2024) Scorecard Speed- 70Acceleration- 67Agility- 75Strength- 60Tackling- 70Run Defense- 69Zone Coverage- 81Man Coverage- 61Press- 60Discipline- 92 THE GOOD He tracks the ball well in the air never losing sight of it. Has strong hands for interceptions and deflections. Excellent awareness in zone coverage. Reads quarterbacks and routes well, leading to timely breakups or turnovers. Can play both free safety and nickel corner, giving defensive coordinators versatility. Served as team captain in 2024. Known for strong communication and leadership on the field and in the locker room. Plenty of special teams experience. THE BAD Misses tackles due to poor angles or lunging instead of wrapping up. Can struggle shedding blocks and lacks ideal physicality when taking on larger running backs. Lacks elite closing burst or recovery speed, which may limit his role in man coverage against faster receivers. At times relies more on instincts than refined footwork, which leads to being out of position. Bites easily on play-action or pump fakes. Played primarily at the FCS level, so there’s some projection involved regarding how well his skills will translate against NFL-caliber athletes. UDFA HIGHLIGHTS Mike SmithSEastern Kentucky#DallasCowboys #Cowboys #NFLDraft2025 #Colonels pic.twitter.com/eFxnrQxj3W — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) May 11, 2025 THE FIT Mike Smith Jr. brings a well-rounded skill set to the defensive backfield, highlighted by his excellent ball skills. His strong instincts and football IQ are especially evident in zone coverage, where he reads quarterbacks effectively and anticipates routes to jump passing lanes. Smith’s versatility allows him to line up as a free safety or slide into the nickel, offering valuable flexibility to defensive coordinators. He plays with poise and confidence, serving as a vocal leader and team captain during his senior year at Eastern Kentucky. While Smith is a productive and instinctive defender, there are several areas in his game that require refinement. His open-field tackling can be inconsistent, as he occasionally takes poor angles or lunges rather than wrapping up with good technique. Against the run, he can struggle with physicality, particularly when engaging larger ball carriers or shedding blocks. He also lacks elite top-end speed, which may limit his ability to recover against faster receivers in man coverage. Lastly, having played primarily at the FCS level, it’s tough to determine how well his game will translate against NFL-level speed and competition. This gives him a huge uphill battle. Smith’s versatility is something interesting for Dallas, particularly at the nickel cornerback position. With the departure of Jourdan Lewis and injuries to other cornerbacks, the Cowboys will be exploring options to find a defender for the slot corner role. Smith’s experience at both safety and nickel back, combined with his strong instincts and ball skills, make him a potential fit for the defense. His leadership qualities, demonstrated during his tenure at Eastern Kentucky, further enhance his appeal. While he may initially contribute on special teams, Smith has the opportunity to earn a spot on the 53-man roster by showcasing his adaptability and football intelligence during training camp. His biggest issue are in both man coverage and his athleticism, both need a huge overhaul. If he fails to raise

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images What would you say are the biggest remaining questions you have about the Cowboys? The bulk of the Cowboys’ offseason work for 2025 is over. Free agency is down to table scraps, the draft’s come and gone, and most players on the roster today will be heading to Oxnard, CA in late July for training camp. As the team now focuses on rookie camps and OTAs, what are the biggest questions lingering for these final months before camp? A big one got answered last week when Dallas finally found its new WR2, trading a future pick for George Pickens. That would have been the chief concern in all our minds, and intrigue about how Pickens meshes with his new coaches and teammates certainly remains a hot topic. But that’s a far better worry than what the Cowboys had before the trade. So with the WR problem off the board, what’s next? What’s up with Micah Parsons’ contract? The long-term future of the best player on the roster is certainly a worthy concern. While the Cowboys could easily retain his services in 2026 and 2027 through the franchise tag, that would mean locking up tons of salary cap space on those one-year, fully guaranteed deals. The better thing for overall roster management, and for preserving a good relationship with Parsons, is to agree to a multi-year extension. At this point, the market has been set by new contracts for other top edge rushers like Myles Garrett, Danielle Hunter, and Maxx Crosby. Given his younger age and comparable production, Parsons can demand to make as much or even more than they do. So it’s really just a matter of working out details like the number of years and the amount of guaranteed money in the deal. Contract talks tend to stall around this time of year as teams focus on the draft and the spring practices. We can expect them to pick back up in June and, hopefully, be resolved before the start of camp. Especially with Matt Eberflus’ arrival as the new defensive coordinator, having Parsons in the mix as early as possible is important. But even if he doesn’t report right away, as have Zack Martin, CeeDee Lamb, and others in similar situations, there’s little worry that there won’t be an agreement before we get too deep into August. When will various key players be healthy enough to return? Dak Prescott, Trevon Diggs, and DeMarvion Overshown highlight the list of players who finished last season on the injured list. Thankfully, QB1 appears to be making excellent progress from his leg injury and there’s been little talk of him not playing Week 1, or even missing much of camp. But as for the two defensive stars, the prognosis isn’t as favorable. Diggs went on IR after battling knee issues most of last year. There were reports of frustration from the front office about how Diggs approached his rehab from the 2023 injury, which Jerry Jones confirmed with some comments a few weeks ago. The effects of that were seen last season and may cost Diggs some games this year. At least Jones now sounds happy about Diggs’ current effort with his recovery. But the veteran corner is still expected to miss camp and probably at least the early portion of 2025. Overshown’s breakout season was cut short by a major knee injury in Week 14. Full recovery won’t come until the middle of the year, with some projecting that Overshown may have to skip 2025 entirely. A lot could depend on how the Cowboys are performing overall and if Overshown’s return would help them make a late-season push to the playoffs and perhaps better contend in the postseason. While not as high-profile as these, cornerbacks Caelen Carson and Josh Butler are also worth monitoring. Diggs’ likely absence, plus losing Jourdan Lewis in free agency, means these young prospects will be needed. Even after drafting Shavon Revel Jr., Dallas could still be asking Carson or Butler to be their third CB until Diggs returns. Carson should be all the way back from last year’s shoulder injury, but Butler’s ACL tear will likely keep him limited or out entirely from camp and perhaps into the regular season. How will things shake out at running back? It could be an entirely new cast at RB this year after Dallas signed veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, then drafted Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah. It will certainly look very different from 2024, and now the questions are who will actually make the team and how the touches will be split between them. The rookies would seem to have the clearest paths to the roster. Your one sure bet is Blue, who is the frontrunner to be the primary back. Some have suggested he’s the most talented RB to come to Dallas since Ezekiel Elliott, but his size will limit him from being a workhorse and all-purpose back. Blue likely knocks Deuce Vaughn off the roster as the speed and receiving threat. Then Mafah, the one true power RB, is the logical choice to make up where Blue lacks. But he’ll have to deal with Hunter Luepke, who offers a lot of versatility as a blocker and special teamer. That said, the veterans won’t go away quietly. Williams is still just 25 and, now further removed from a major 2022 knee injury, could have his best chance to shine. Sanders feels like an afterthought now, especially since the draft, but does bring the most experience to the mix. That matters more at other positions than RB, though. Who’s the new backup quarterback? Dallas gave up one of their fifth-round picks this year for Joe Milton III, making him their new developmental QB after one year in New England. But he won’t just be handed the immediate backup job as veteran Will Grier is also here to compete. There’s a chance at least one more passer will be added for Oxnard, at least

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA lottery and that is insane. The Dallas Cowboys picked up a talented new player last week when they traded for George Pickens, but if you are a fan of every sports team in the metroplex then the good news did not stop there. On Monday night the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA lottery despite having only 1.8% odds to do so. This happened just a few months after the team traded away Luka Doncic and cast themselves into serious darkness as far as the Association as a whole was concerned. The moment we won #MFFL pic.twitter.com/KfsitX1tFE — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 13, 2025 But things can turn on a dime in the world of sports and that appears to have happened for the Mavericks. They are in all likelihood going to spend the number one overall pick on Duke forward Cooper Flagg. Maybe you are a fan of the Mavericks or perhaps you root for a non-Dallas team. But for our Tuesday discussion we are simply stunned that this happened. Can you believe it?